Key facts
- Satellite imagery appears to show damage at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.
Satellite imagery from Soar Atlas appears to show damage, including a destroyed shelter and impact craters, at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait following Iranian strikes. This contradicts US Central Command's statement that all missiles and drones targeting the site were defeated. Kuwaiti officials reported one death and 60 injuries.
The apparent damage at a US airbase in Kuwait, despite official denials of successful hits, raises concerns about Iran's escalating actions and the effectiveness of US air defenses in the region. This incident could lead to increased regional tensions and potential US responses.
Satellite imagery released by Soar Atlas suggests damage to the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on Wednesday. The imagery reportedly shows a destroyed shelter and surrounding areas that appear charred with visible impact craters. This contradicts the statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM), which asserted that all missiles and drones targeting the site were 'defeated'. CENTCOM claimed that two missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted. Kuwait's foreign ministry confirmed that Iranian missiles struck the country's international airport and diplomatic missions, resulting in one fatality and 60 injuries. Kuwaiti defence ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Saud al-Otayan condemned the actions as 'criminal Iranian aggression'. Iran's Tasnim news agency cited the IRGC stating they did not fire at Kuwait airport, a claim the US denied, calling it a 'deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack'. Iran also claimed the strikes on Kuwait's airport were due to a US Patriot missile interceptor, which CENTCOM immediately refuted.